Be excited if you have one of the Top 5 Running Back plays for Week 1 of the Fantasy season.

1. Eddie Lacy – Green Bay Packers

vs. Chicago Bears

Is the bellcow in the best offense in the game. He gets a crack at an almost historically bad defense and is in line for 20-25 touches against that defense.

It’s gonna be a good day for Lacy owners who is a lock for 120 combined yards and at least one score – likely two!

2. Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings

vs. San Francisco 49ers

Peterson has a lot of haters to prove wrong and against a defense that lost ALL of its identity this past offseason my guess is that he starts strong. He will be featured heavily in the passing game, will get his yards on the ground and could be an absolute terror for the 49ers in Week 1.

115 combined yards and 1-2 scores is likely this week.

3. Jeremy Hill – Cincinnati Bengals

vs. Oakland Raiders

Perhaps the most intriguing running back entering the season will get his chances against an improved but still weakish Oakland defense. He is definitely in line for 20+ touches this week and should get 100+ combined yards with a TD.

4. Jamaal Charles – Kansas City Chiefs

vs. Houston Texans

Likely won’t get the same amount of touches as the three ahead of him but Charles has a knack of doing a lot of damage with his opportunities.

Charles is the unquestioned #1 on a team that will absolutely run the ball. He may have a bit more room as well with Jeremy Maclin commanding attention as well.

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